Falcon
1742
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1742
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Falcon is a 1742 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A falcon perches on a bare branch, its feathers fluffed against the cold. This painting was sold by traveling artists in Edo-period Japan as a cheap, lucky charm for farmers. The bird’s sharp eyes and curved beak feel alive—like it could fly off the paper any second. The artist used quick brushstrokes to keep costs low, but the details still pop. Look up more paintings from japan, edo period (1615–1868) to see how everyday art like this worked.
This otsu-e painting depicts a hunting falcon, a lucky charm for a bountiful harvest.
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